Comparison

Opal vs Tapd

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opal

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by limiting app usage, blocking distractions, and improving focus. It provides tools and insights to reduce screen time, boost productivity, and enhance well-being.

Highlights
  • Screen time control
  • App blocker
  • Set app limits
  • Focus modes
  • Productivity reports
  • Block apps and websites
  • Mindful block screens
Features
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Achieve screen time control with the world’s most-loved screen time app! Opal is the fun, free Screen Time app to improve your focus and make the most out of every day. 5 to 6 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today, often without realizing it. It's time to fight back. With a combination of screen time control, app limits, app blockers, real time data, leaderboards and rewards, you will focus better and accomplish your dreams, just like Opal’s members. **As of August 2026, Opal has saved humanity 500 Million hours of screen time. ** Many of the world's top teams and companies trust Opal to help protect their focus. You can too. **Opal cut my screen time by 2 hours per day – Marketing at Google ** **You need this app. When I first got opal my daily screen-time was about 8 1/2 hours a day. Now it's 1 hour. ** **Opal has become an indispensable tool in my quest for productivity and mindful technology usage ** **Get Opal! - Ali Abdaal, productivity expert** BENEFITS Save 1 hour and 23 minutes per DAY from less screen time, on average. 94% of Opal members are less distracted 93% are more productive thanks to the app 90% report improved well-being Added benefits: - Better screen time control - Better productivity at work - Reduce stress, be more mindful - Supports focus challenges, including ADHD - Set daily work hours, sleep, and routines - Block apps to unplug and detox - Stay in focus when you need it most - You're happy and in control of your screen time FEATURES - #1 Screen Time Control: the most loved app for screen time control with 4.8/5. - #1 App Blocker: Instantly Block apps and websites you choose at a specific time of day throughout the week to organize your time. - Focus Difficulty: Make it hard, or make it a bit easier. Deep Focus won't let you cancel or bypass at all. - App Limits: Set daily usage limits on apps and websites to automatically block them and prevent overuse. - Mindful Block Screens: Discover quotes, puns and more every time you try to open an app or website you really shoudn't. - Blocklist & Allowlist: Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow during your Blocks. - Focus Report: Measure your progress with clear metrics, actionable screen time stats, and benchmark against your peers. - Focus Score: Check your screen time and focus level at any point easily spotting Focus and Distracted time. - Calendar: Set daily working hours, sleep and routines, block apps automatically, so you don’t have to remember. - Precious Rewards: Unlock unique MileStones you can share with friends. - Leaderboard: Challenge friends to top the leaderboard, enhancing productivity, focus and keeping each other motivated. - Breaks: Choose the app you want to use, write your intention, and set a timer. - Focus Mode Integration: Sync your Opal Focus Sessions with iPhone Focus Mode to block apps. - Shortcut Integration: Connect iPhone shortcut automations to start/stop Focus Sessions based on app opens, time, location and more! - Focus Reminders: Get timely reminder notifications when you get distracted or reach a time limit. - Deep Focus: Need ultimate focus? Deep Focus is the maximum level of protection — you can’t bypass or cancel. - More Fun: Opal is guilt-free and fun. - Widget: Have Opal on your home screen! CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP BLOCK LIST Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow to Block Apps. PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. Unlike most apps, Opal works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on https://opal.so/terms & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tapd

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications with a simple NFC tag tap. It also allows you to form focus groups with friends for shared accountability and friendly competition, tracking your progress over time.

Highlights
  • NFC tag integration for focus sessions
  • Customizable app blocking presets
  • Group focus sessions with friends
  • Real-time 'Together Meter' for accountability
  • Leaderboards for competitive focus
  • Session analytics and streak tracking
Features
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One tap. Apps blocked. Focus starts. Tapd uses NFC tags to turn starting a focus session into a physical ritual — not just another setting on your phone. Tap your tag, choose your preset, and distracting apps disappear. TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube — gone until you tap out. But Tapd isn't solo. It's built for the people you focus with. Join a group with friends, roommates, or family. Watch the Together Meter show who's currently locked in. Compete on the leaderboard — because knowing your roommate has 40 more minutes than you is better motivation than any timer. After each session, see your analytics, track streaks, and watch your focus hours stack up over time. What makes Tapd different: • NFC tap-in/tap-out — focus starts with a physical commitment • App blocking with custom presets — you choose what gets blocked • Group leaderboards and Together Meter — accountability from people, not apps • Analytics, goals, and lifetime stats — celebrate progress, not just limits Download. Tap in. Get to work.

Screenshots

Opal4 screens
Tapd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tapd at none against Opal's 18. Tapd also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 62%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Opal's advantage is ratings volume (90K vs 37) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tapd asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tapd holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 90K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 96% of Tapd's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opal ships an update every 5 days, Tapd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Opal versus Tapd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpalTapd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (90K ratings)4.9 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews95.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90K — better37
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal OSTapTek LLC.

Customer experience

Opal

All ratings89,605 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5,686 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative29.2%

Tapd

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%

Bugs and requests

Opal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blocks apps that are not selected
  • Inconsistent behavior when ending focus sessions
  • Crashes when trying to manage blocked apps
  • VPN issues causing other connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow more customization of blocked apps
  • Integrate with more productivity tools
  • Provide more granular time tracking and reporting
  • Offer a one-time purchase option
  • Improve stability and reduce bugs

Tapd

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Opal

Subscriptions13
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Opal Student Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Opal Pro Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Opal Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$179.991 Year
None

Tapd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Opal free?
Opal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapd free?
Tapd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Opal or Tapd?
Tapd is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Tapd averages 4.9 from 37 ratings.
Do Opal or Tapd have ads?
Neither Opal nor Tapd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Opal or Tapd?
Opal ships an update every 5 days, and Tapd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Opal was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tapd on October 5, 2026.

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